Bosch AdvancedPrune 18V-45 Manual Original página 14

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Check the tree and bushes for foreign objects, e.g.
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wire fences and hidden wiring. Remove the foreign mat-
ter.
Keep your free hand away from the cutting area.
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Never touch the blades. They are very sharp and you
may cut yourself.
Always wear protective gloves when using, adjusting or
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cleaning the tool and handling debris/cut material.
Only use the tool for its intended use.
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Do not modify any components on the machine.
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Danger of injury.
Do not wear open toe shoes whilst using the tool.
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Use only original Bosch accessories.
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Safety Instructions and Recommendations for
Optimal Handling of the Battery
Ensure the product is switched off before inserting
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the battery. Inserting the battery into a product that has
the switch on can cause accidents.
Use only Bosch batteries intended specifically for this
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product. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of
injury and fire.
Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuit-
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ing.
Protect the battery against heat (e.g.,
against continuous intense sunlight), fire,
water, and moisture. There is a risk of explo-
sion.
When not using the machine detach the battery away
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from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects that could cause bridging of the
terminals. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery
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pack, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and
seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can
irritate the respiratory system.
Only use the battery with products from the manufac-
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turer. This is the only way in which you can protect the
battery against dangerous overload.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such
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as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally.
An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to
burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Do not short-circuit the battery. There is a risk of explo-
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sion.
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
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Store the product and battery only within a temperature
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range between –20 °C and 50 °C . As an example, do not
leave the battery in the car in summer.
Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a
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soft, clean and dry brush.
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Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
standing the original instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the product in a better and safer
manner.
Symbol Meaning
Only use the battery charger indoors, in
dry conditions.
Movement direction
Reaction direction
Switching on
Switching off
Permitted action
Prohibited action
Audible noise
Lock
Unlock
Weight
Accessories/Spare parts
Product description and
specifications
Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the safety warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Please observe the illustrations at the end of this operating
manual.
Intended Use
This tool is intended for domestic use pruning branches and
plants with a thickness up to 45 mm (35 mm in hardwood).
Only allowed to use one extension pole.
Product Features (see figure A)
(1) Blade
(2) Hook
(3) Cutting head
(4) Twist lock
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